Upcoming Events & Brief Advice Clinics

May 22, 2013

West Side Community House

A first come, first served free advice clinic for low-income individuals with civil legal issues.  Please bring all relevant paperwork with you.

This clinic will be staffed by volunteers from KeyBank, for its “Neighbors Make a Difference Day”

Start: May 22, 2013 2:00 pm
End: May 22, 2013 4:00 pm
Location: West Side Community House
Phone: 216-687-1900
Address:
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9300 Lorain Avenue, Cleveland, OH, United States, 44102

May 23, 2013

CLE for Pro Bono Attorneys: Expungement and Certificates of Qualification

The Volunteer Lawyers Program of The Legal Aid Society of Cleveland in collaboration with the Eighth Appellate District Pro Bono Committee (Judge Joan Synenberg, Chair), Senator Shirley Smith and numerous other nonprofit organizations present:

Expungement and Certificates of Qualification for Employment:
A Training for Lawyers

1.5 hours CLE credit pending with the Supreme Court of Ohio.
Those who participate in the CLE are expected to attend a brief advice clinic that immediately follows the CLE.

Space is limited – to register, click here.

Start: May 23, 2013 1:00 pm
End: May 23, 2013 2:45 pm
Location: Wolstein Center, 2nd floor
Address:
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2000 Prospect Avenue, Cleveland, OH, United States, 44115
Cost: FREE: reservation required at http://lasclev.org/registration

June 6, 2013

June 2013 Foreclosure Brown Bag

The continued participation of Legal Aid’s Save the Dream volunteers is very important as Legal Aid assists homeowners facing foreclosure.

Each month, there is a Brown Bag Lunch hosted by Legal Aid’s Consumer Practice Group.  This informal setting offers substantive support to volunteers.

The monthly lunch session will be held on the first Thursday of the month.  Reservations for the lunch sessions are suggested, but not required.  Click here to RSVP.

If you are interested in attending the Brown Bag lunch but are unable to join us in person on the 1st floor of Legal Aid at 1223 West 6th Street in Cleveland’s Warehouse District, you may always participate by teleconference by dialing 216-586-3200, and entering code: 203717.

For more information on Legal Aid’s foreclosure practice, click here.  For information on Legal Aid’s Volunteer Lawyers Program, click here.

Start: June 6, 2013 12:00 pm
End: June 6, 2013 1:00 pm
Location: Legal Aid's Cleveland Office
Phone: 216-687-1900
Address:
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1223 West Sixth Street, Cleveland, OH, United States, 44113

June 8, 2013

Cleveland Public Library – Fleet Branch

A first come, first served free advice clinic for low-income individuals with civil legal issues.  Please bring all relevant paperwork with you.

Start: June 8, 2013 9:30 am
End: June 8, 2013 11:30 am
Location: Cleveland Public Library - Fleet Branch
Phone: 216-623-6962
Address:
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7224 Broadway Avenue, Cleveland, OH, United States, 44105

June 21, 2013

Madison Public Library

A first come, first served free advice clinic for low-income individuals with civil legal issues.  Please bring all relevant paperwork with you.

This clinic will have a special focus on elder law issues.  Call 888-817-3777 for more info.

This clinic will be staffed by pro bono volunteers from the law department at Lubrizol.

Start: June 21, 2013 10:00 am
End: June 21, 2013 1:00 pm
Location: Madison Public Library
Phone: (440) 428-2189
Address:
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6111 Middle Ridge Road, Madison, OH, United States, 44057

June 29, 2013

Stephanie Tubbs Jones Health Center

A first come, first served free advice clinic for low-income individuals with civil legal issues.  Please bring all relevant paperwork with you.

Start: June 29, 2013 9:30 am
End: June 29, 2013 11:30 am
Location: Stephanie Tubbs Jones Health Center
Phone: 216-687-1900
Address:
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13944 Euclid Avenue, East Cleveland, OH, United States, 44112

July 9, 2013

Pro Bono Brown Bag: Meet the Taxpayer Advocate Service

The continued participation of Legal Aid’s pro bono tax volunteers is very important as Legal Aid assists taxpayers in disputes with the IRS.

Periodically, there is a Brown Bag Lunch hosted by Legal Aid’s tax attorneys.  This event will feature “Meet the Taxpayer Advocate Service”.  This informal setting offers substantive support to volunteers.  Reservations for the lunch sessions are suggested, but not required.  Click here to RSVP.

If you are interested in attending the Brown Bag lunch but are unable to join us in person on the 1st floor of Legal Aid at 1223 West 6th Street in Cleveland’s Warehouse District, you may always participate by teleconference by dialing 216-586-3200, and entering code: 0154321.

For more information on Legal Aid’s tax practice, click here.  For information on Legal Aid’s Volunteer Lawyers Program, click here.

Start: July 9, 2013 12:00 pm
End: July 9, 2013 1:00 pm
Location: Legal Aid's Cleveland Office
Phone: 216-687-1900
Address:
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1223 West Sixth Street, Cleveland, OH, United States, 44113

July 11, 2013

JAM for JUSTICE 2013

Quench your thirst for justice at Legal Aid’s annual summer fundraiser for 2013 – Jam for Justice.  You’ll enjoy drinks, food and music of four awesome local bands… all headlined by attorneys/judges:

              • The John Hanley Band (featuring band members: Ryan Kennedy, Luke Lindberg, Russ Lindberg, John Hanley)
              • Rule 11 and the Sanctions (featuring band members: Jonathan Leiken, Deanna Reish, Robert Walker, Daryl Williams, Andrew Fiorella)
              • Faith & Whiskey (featuring band members: Judge Michael P. Donnelly, Steve Zashin, Rich Wesorick, Jerry Kysela, Matt Kozink, Joe Barone, Jim Reesing, Jim Pujolas, Keith Merritt, Dan Krueger)
              • Just Us (featuring band members: Melinda Brunner, Dale Pincura, Tom Dresing, Angela Wu, Jim Rosecrans, Eddie Ferraro, Dan Canalos, Gerardo Parisi, Judge Jim Miraldi)

All revenue from the event will support Legal Aid and its mission to provide access to justice for the most vulnerable in Northeast Ohio.

Admission is $40 in advance.
CLICK HERE to purchase your tickets online! Can’t be there?  Your online donation is appreciated!

Sponsorship packages are available, and include publicity opportunities.  The expected audience is 600 people, and publicity is aimed at the 10,000+ legal community in Northeast Ohio.  For details, CLICK HERE or call 216-861-5217.

Start: July 11, 2013 5:00 pm
End: July 11, 2013 8:00 pm
Location: House of Blues
Phone: 216-861-5217
Address:
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308 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH, United States, 44114
Cost: $40 (individual tickets); sponsorships are available

July 13, 2013

Cleveland Public Library – Rice Branch

A first come, first served free advice clinic for low-income individuals with civil legal issues.  Please bring all relevant paperwork with you.

This clinic will be staffed by volunteer attorneys from Jones Day.

Start: July 13, 2013 9:30 am
End: July 13, 2013 11:30 am
Location: Cleveland Public Library - Rice Branch
Phone: 216-623-7046
Address:
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11535 Shaker Boulevard, Cleveland, OH, United States, 44104

July 17, 2013

West Side Catholic Center

A first come, first served free advice clinic for low-income individuals with civil legal issues.  Please bring all relevant paperwork with you.

Start: July 17, 2013 5:30 pm
End: July 17, 2013 7:00 pm
Location: West Side Catholic Center
Phone: 216-631-4741
Address:
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3135 Lorain Avenue, Cleveland, OH, United States, 44113
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